The Semi-Weekly American Republican Abstracts (09 Dec 1876); Chester Co., PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Deneen at Storm05@comcast.net Copyright. All Rights Reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ********************************************************* Saturday, December 9, 1876 – Semi-Weekly American Republican Illness of Justice WHITEHEAD – We regret to announce that Justice WHITEHEAD is ill again and is confined to his bed. Officer MILES regulates affairs in the office of Justice at this time. Public Sale – At the public sale of James T. BRANSON, in West Brandywine township, this county, of the furniture of the BRANSON House, owing to the lateness of the hour of sale all the furniture was not sold. Things brought reasonably good prices. A Pleasant Surprise – Last Thursday evening a score or more of the members of the Berean Baptist Church, visited the residence of Mr. J. D. ACKER, and held a surprise prayer meeting. It was the anniversary of Mr. A’s. 73d birth-day, and after having a good social time, the meeting adjourned. Real Estate Sales – The farm of the late James RUTHERFORD, adjoining the Borough of Oxford, containing 127 acres, was sold at public sale on Wednesday last to Wm. M. RUTHERFORD, for $95.50 per acre. The farm of Samuel BLACKBURN, deceased, containing 118 acres, in West Nottingham township, was sold at public sale by the administrator, on the 25th ult., to James S. KIRK of Oxford, for $3023.50. Store Robbed – The tobacco store of Mr. Charles WICKERSHAM, on West State street, in Kennett Square, was entered by thieves on Sunday night last, and robbed of a quantity of segars and tobacco. Entrance was gained through the front window, by removing a pane of glass therefrom. Mr. WICKERSHAM is a stockholder in the Londongrove Building Association, which has a number of members in the vicinity of Kennett, who have made Mr. W. their banker, paying over to him their regular dues to be paid by him into the society. On Saturday a number of persons paid Mr. WICKERSHAM their monthly dues, and this fact was certainly known to the thieves, but it failed to benefit them, for Mr. W. removed the money from the store on Saturday evening, hence kept it safe. There is as yet no clue to the robbers. Mr. George COPE, an amateur artist of this borough, has on exhibition at Hammond & Kervey’s store, on Market street, a crayon sketch representing a scene on the plains, which, as a work of art, must take a very creditable place. The scene represents a buffalo hunt. A bison has been wounded and brought to bay, and an Indian and a white trapper are disputing as to whom the prize belongs. An arrow sunk into the beast shows that the Indian has a claim to it, but a gun shot wound speaks for the white man. Both men are mounted, and the outlines of the horses are perfect. The expression of hatred of the red man is certainly true to nature, and the mountains in the distance, the grasses of the plains and all the shading, near witness to the touch of an artist’s pencil. The picture attracts great attention. T. B. HUGHES of the Mansion House in Phoenixville gave a birthday party the other night at which 350 friends were fed. The barber shop of Mr. Ludwig MARX, on Market street, opposite to the Republican office, is one of the best conducted and coziest fitted up establishments in town. Severe Fall – On Monday last, Mrs. Rachel WOODWARD, of this place, was quite severely injured by falling down the cellar steps at the residence of her son- in-law Mr. Paschall WORTH, of Marshalton. Assistant Superintendent – Mr. Jesse PHILLIPS, late county treasurer, has been appointed by Superintendent PIERCE as his assistant in the oversight of the public schools of this county. This step is taken in consequence of the continued ill health of Mr. PIERCE which render him unable to visit all the schools under his charge. Annual Election – On Monday last the annual meeting of the “Coventry, Mutual Live Stock Insurance Company,” was held at YEAGER’S hotel in East Vincent, at which time and place the following officers were elected. President – Edmund SISLER. Managers – Jacob CHRISTMAN, William POSEY, George SNYDER, Newton EVANS, Thos. WILSON, J. B. CALDWELL, Lewis PHILIPS, Edwin MORRIS, Isaac CHRISTMAN, Dr. A. R. SAVIDGE, Edmund SISLER, J. F. KUGLAR. Secretary – Dr. A. R. SAVIDGE Treasurer – Jacob CHRISTMAN Marriages ANDERSON – CONN – Nov. 30, 1876, by Rev. T. MONTGOMERY, of the New London Circuit, George W. ANDERSON, of Goshen, Lancaster county, Pa., to Catharine Victoria CONN, of Elkdale, Chester county, Pa. GARRETT – BAILEY – At West Chester, Dec. 6, 1876, by Rev. Jos. S. EVANS, Mr. Davis GARRETT, of West Goshen, and Miss Hettie S. BAILEY, of Westtown, Chester county, Pa. RICKER – GHEEN – In West Chester, Dec. 5th 1876, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. B. T. JONES, J. Herbert RICKER, son of J. S. RICKER, of Milwaukee, Wis., to Hettie W., daughter of Mrs. Edward GHEEN. Deaths HOUSE – On 12th Mo., 5th, 1876, Mary HOUSE, of Chadd’s Ford. JEFFERIS – In West Philadelphia, on Saturday, Oct. 14, Strode JEFFERIS, formerly of West Chester, aged 23 years. And on Monday, Dec. 4, Marry Emma JEFFERIS, aged 18 years, son and daughter of Mary Ann and the late Thomas P. JEFFERIS. BRYSON – In Oxford on the 5th inst., James BRYSON, in the 75th year of his age. Small Pox in Warwick – The family of Mr. Daniel SLIPP, of Warwick township, Chester county has been attacked with small pox. Three of the family are now down with it. Mr. SLIPP is an undertaker, and had charge of the burial of the members of John Henry MILLER’S family, who recently died with the same malady, and he has no doubt carried the seeds of the disease from there into his own family. – Pottstown Ledger. This makes no less than nine fatal cases of the disease in the above township, and there is a probability that this number will be considerably increased. As yet we have heard of no cases in this vicinity, either in town or country. The greatest precaution is exercised in the prison and alms house, so that should a case occur there would be little danger of it spreading. Narrow Escape – Miss Ida HALLMAN, a young lady, of North Coventry, aged about seventeen, made a narrow escape from a burning accident, a few days since. She had been engaged in attending to some outdoor duties, and on entering the house went to the stove to get warm. While standing over it she was seized with a sudden faintness, and fell forward upon the stove upsetting a large pot of coffee. Her father, who was in the room, sprang forward and rescued his daughter in an instant, and thus saved her from serious injury. The palms of her hands were burned by contact with the stove, but otherwise she escaped injury. Wonderful Escape From Death By Drowning – On Thursday morning, Henry GIBBONS, 15 years of age, son of Mr. William GIBBONS, of East Bradford twp., came near losing his life under the following circumstances. He started to skate on SAGER’S dam, when on reaching a point some distance above the dam breast and about 350 yards from his home he suddenly broke through a weak place in the ice, into water over his depth. As he sank he uttered a loud scream for help, which was heard by Mrs. GIBBONS, his mother, who providentially happened to be in the front yard of their residence. Mrs. GIBBONS, instantly realizing her son’s danger, quickly called attention to the fact. Hastily all repaired to the stream and found Henry with bare hands imperfectly supporting himself by a piece of ice. Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. Saml. HALLER and a man in their employ, had, when running across the meadow, each taken a rail these were thrown across the sound ice and unavailing efforts thus made to save the boy, who from cold and fatigue was almost helpless. A rope was then hurriedly obtained, and after several attempts, secured round his body and he was dragged, completely exhausted, on to firmer ice. He was then carried, in a state of insensibility, to his father’s house. A physician was quickly summoned, but the well-directed attention of his friends did much toward restoring him to warmth and consciousness. Mr. Henry BRINTON, son of Dr. John B. BRINTON, of this borough, has been seriously ill with typhoid fever, but we are happy to say, is now much improved. Real Estate Change – Mr. John GRIFFITH, of Phoenixville, has disposed of thirteen building lots in Spring City, to Mr. Jefferson WALTER, also of Phoenixville. Terms private. Real Estate Sold – The property of Henry ROOT, deceased, of Tredyffrin township, was sold at public sale last week, by the executors, Hugh J. STEEN and John BEIDLER, as follows: Farm of forty-seven acres in Tredyffrin township, sold for $1950, to Nathan F. BROOMALL, of the same township. Farm of twenty-two acres in Easttown sold for $2511, to Mrs. TARTER. Three acres of woodland in Tredyffrin sold to Mr. TORBERT for $175 per acre. Four acres of sprout land sold for $56.50 per acres. Election of Officers – At a regular meeting of Howell Holy Royal Arch Chapter No. 202, F. A. M., of West Chester, held on Monday night, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. H. P. – Frank GRAFF K. – Joseph F. PERDUE S. – William H. MORGAN Treasurer – Norris T. SMITH Secretary – William D. CHRISTMAN Trustees – Thomas P. EVANS, Dr. William D. HARTMAN and Charles P. HEWES. Sudden Death – John KURTZ who with his brother Peter, has resided for many years in East Nantmeal near HAUSE’S store, died very suddenly a few mornings since. The two men lived alone, and on the morning in question John was missed from his bed. Peter at once started on the hunt of him, and found him lying on his face in the yard. He was still alive, but before he could be carried to the house he was dead. A coroner’s jury pronounced it a case of apoplexy. Attempted House Breaking – Some time since the dwelling house occupied by Mr. J. D. ACKER, and wife, residing on South Walnut, was attacked by thieves, and in their attempt to gain entrance awakened a dog that was sleeping in the kitchen and he immediately began barking. This aroused the occupants of the house who were asleep, but thought nothing of it. The midnight marauders were evidently frightened by the barking dog and made well their escape, leaving behind a black felt hat, which the owner can have by coming forward and proving property. These are no doubt the same gang that entered the grocery store of Mr. CLOUSER. Estate of Warwick M. OGELSBY Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Warwick M. OGELSBY, late of East Caln township, Chester county, Pennsylvania, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned, residing in said township, to whom all person indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands will make known the same without delay. Margaret M. OGELSBY, Executrix Dec 9 Downingtown, Pa. Estate of Thos. M. POTTS Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Thomas M. POTTS, late of Warwick township, Chester co., Penna., deceased, have been granted to the undersigned, residing in said township, to whom all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands will make known the same without delay. John T. POTTS, Pottstown Thomas M. POTTS, Jr. Lewis C. TEMPLIN Dec. 9 Executors Auditor’s Notice. Assigned Estate of Robert HALE & Wife The undersigned, appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Chester county, auditor to report distribution of a balance remaining in the hands of M. C. PENNYPACKER, assignee of Robert HALE and wife, of Schuylkill township, in said county, in trust for the benefit of creditors, to and among the parties entitled thereto, hereby gives notice that he will sit for the performance of the duties of his appointment at his office in the borough of West Chester, on Saturday, December, 23d inst., at 10 o’clock, A.M., when and where all person interested may attend. Dec 5 S. D. RAMSEY, Auditor Auditor’s Notice Jonah KNAUER’S Estate The subscriber, appointed by the Orphan’s Court of Chester County, Auditor to make distribution of the balance remaining in the hands of Sarah A. KNAUER, Trustee appointed by said Court to sell the real estate of Jonah KNAUER, late of the township of Warwick, deceased, to and among the parties entitled thereto; and to make report thereon according to law, hereby gives notice that he will hold an audit for the purpose of his appointment of his office in West Chester, on Wednesday, the Twentieth Day of December, 1876, at 10 A. M. Wm. M. HAYES, Auditor Administrator’s Notice Estate of David POTTS, Jr., Deceased. Letter of Administration d. b. n. c. t. a., on the estate of David POTTS, Junior, late of Warwick township, Chester county, Pa., dec’d. have been granted to the undersigned, to whom all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands will make known the same without delay. Sarah M. POTTS, M. Shaner CHRISMAN Nov 25 Administrators, d. b. n. c. t. a. Dissolution of Co-Partnership Notice is hereby given that the Co-partnership, heretofore existing between the undersigned trading under the firm name of G. C. Porter & Co., in the drug business at Kennett Square was dissolved on November 18th, 1876, by mutual consent, and the business will hereafter be conducted by Wm. T. GAUSE, who will settle up the affairs of the late firm. George C. PORTER Nov 25 Wm. T. GAUSE Administrator’s Notice Estate of Rebecca S. POTTS, Deceased Letters of Administration on the estate of Rebecca S. POTTS, late of Warwick township, Chester county, Pennsylvania, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned, to whom all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands will make known the same without delay. Sarah M. POTTS M. Shaner CHRISMAN Nov 14 Administrators Estate of Edwin BATEMAN, Of the Borough of West Chester Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned to whom all person indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands will make known the same without delay, to John A. GROFF, Administrator West Chester P.O. Saturday, December 9, 1876 – Semi-Weekly American Republican Estate of Weldon BRINTON Late of New Garden Township, Dec’d Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned, to whom all persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands will make them known to the same without delay to Ann G. BRINTON Elwood MICHENER, Administrators Nov 2 Toughkenamon, Chester co., Pa.